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Fit Kids First is a new initiative hosted by WTAJ News Anchor Carolyn Donaldson. Fit Kids First focuses on the health and well-being of children across Central Pennsylvania. Join Carolyn every Monday on WTAJ News at 5:30 p.m.Have a Fit Kids First tip or story idea? Email Carolyn at cdonaldson@wtajtv.com.
Fit Kids First
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Curve Players Bowl to Make-a-Wish Come True!
In Fit Kids First, it's a time to go bowling with the Stars. Several Make-a-Wish kids and their families got a chance to hang with Curve... -
Fit Kids First - Tir Na Nog gets Kids Moving!
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Fit Kids are Found at the Summit
A new program at a popular Blair County fitness club has something for kids of all sporting abilities. -
Fit Kids First - Yoga for Kids and the Whole Family!
In today's "Fit Kids First", we explore the art of Yoga ---- and Yoga for the young and old and everyone in between! -
Fit Kids First - Healthy Kids Day is coming to a Y near you.
Hollidaysburg Area YMCA Invites Kids and Parents to Attend Healthy Kids Day, April 28 -
Fit Kid Chefs work with area Chef to make Healthy Entrees
Let's head back in time to a historic resort in Central PA who recently turned their kitchen over to younger chefs. -
Fit Kids First - A Sports Academy with something for every kid
In our Fit Kids First, one local fitness academy has a number of programs under one roof to engage most kids in some activity. -
Middle School Kids enjoy break from PSSA with Health Fair
n today's "Fit Kids First" we head to one Centre county middle school where a recent fair was all about promoting "Fit Kids"
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Fit Kids First Brings March Madness Basketball to you!
We're in the middle of March Madness and so it's fitting that we see how Basketball can make "Fit Kids First".
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Fit Kids First features Girls on the Run
A new program in State College is targeted at younger girls who want to get fit and have fun at the same time.
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Calories Count
"That's loaded with calories!"
"Are you counting your calories?"
When people talk about the calories in food, what do they mean? A calorie is a unit of measurement - but it doesn't measure weight or length. A calorie is a unit of energy. When you hear something contains 100 calories, it's a way of describing how much energy your body could get from eating or drinking it.
Calories aren't bad for you. Your body needs calories for energy. But eating too many calories - and not burning enough of them off through activity - can lead to weight gain.
Most foods and drinks contain calories. Some foods, such as lettuce, contain few calories. (A cup of shredded lettuce has less than 10 calories.) Other foods, like peanuts, contain a lot of calories. (A half of a cup of peanuts has 427 calories.)
You can find out how many calories are in a food by looking at the nutrition facts label.
How Many Calories Do I Need?
There's a big difference between how many calories a kid needs versus an adult. To find out how many calories you need, how many calories are TOO many, and how your body uses calories.
"Are you counting your calories?"
When people talk about the calories in food, what do they mean? A calorie is a unit of measurement - but it doesn't measure weight or length. A calorie is a unit of energy. When you hear something contains 100 calories, it's a way of describing how much energy your body could get from eating or drinking it.
Calories aren't bad for you. Your body needs calories for energy. But eating too many calories - and not burning enough of them off through activity - can lead to weight gain.
Most foods and drinks contain calories. Some foods, such as lettuce, contain few calories. (A cup of shredded lettuce has less than 10 calories.) Other foods, like peanuts, contain a lot of calories. (A half of a cup of peanuts has 427 calories.)
You can find out how many calories are in a food by looking at the nutrition facts label.
How Many Calories Do I Need?
There's a big difference between how many calories a kid needs versus an adult. To find out how many calories you need, how many calories are TOO many, and how your body uses calories.
Why Be Fit?
There are a million reasons why you should be fit- you'll feel great with more energy, you'll build a healthy heart and strong muscles, and you'll have fun becoming fit by finding new activities you can enjoy with friends, family, or on your own! WTAJ's Fit Kids First program, sponsored by Altoona First Savings Bank, is here to help you learn more about what it takes to get fit and give you the tools to stay fit!
There are a million reasons why you should be fit- you'll feel great with more energy, you'll build a healthy heart and strong muscles, and you'll have fun becoming fit by finding new activities you can enjoy with friends, family, or on your own! WTAJ's Fit Kids First program, sponsored by Altoona First Savings Bank, is here to help you learn more about what it takes to get fit and give you the tools to stay fit!
Food Pyramid Game
Child Immunization Schedule
Body Mass Index
Know Your BMI
FYI, your BMI is PDI.
Huh? Would you like a translation? Here it is: For your information (FYI), your body mass index (BMI) is pretty darn important (PDI).
Did you know you had a BMI? Body mass index is a calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate how much body fat you have. Too much body fat is a problem because it can lead to illnesses and other health problems. BMI, although not a perfect method for judging someone's weight, is often a good way to check on how a kid is growing.
Calculate Your BMI
The best way to determine your BMI is to have your doctor do it for you. That way, you'll know the number is accurate and your doctor can discuss the result with you. If you're interested, you also can figure out your BMI on your own.
To use Preferred Care's Kids Health BMI Calculator- CLICK HERE
FYI, your BMI is PDI.
Huh? Would you like a translation? Here it is: For your information (FYI), your body mass index (BMI) is pretty darn important (PDI).
Did you know you had a BMI? Body mass index is a calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate how much body fat you have. Too much body fat is a problem because it can lead to illnesses and other health problems. BMI, although not a perfect method for judging someone's weight, is often a good way to check on how a kid is growing.
Calculate Your BMI
The best way to determine your BMI is to have your doctor do it for you. That way, you'll know the number is accurate and your doctor can discuss the result with you. If you're interested, you also can figure out your BMI on your own.
To use Preferred Care's Kids Health BMI Calculator- CLICK HERE
